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Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, typically offering around 2,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly configured for about 8–9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long‑range business jet, aimed at longer missions and higher comfort, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 13 passengers (often up to 14). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter focused on short‑range utility and training missions rather than long travel, with a range on the order of about 300 nautical miles and seating for 4–5 including the pilot. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles, offering substantially more lift than the Enstrom; it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts and has a range roughly in the 450–500 nautical mile class, depending on fuel and payload.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1021
ManufacturerCessna CitationLeonardo
Aircraft NameXLS+AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats1021
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.557.8
Wingspan (ft)56.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.5
Cabin Height (ft)5.7
Cabin Length (ft)18.5
Overall Height (ft)17.216.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8085
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395